Name: Fiesta Baked Cheese Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Ingredients: 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided; 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained; 1-1/4 cups sour cream, divided; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers; 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro sprigs

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40 Min(s)

20 Min(s) Prep

20 Min(s) Cook

Make a festive-looking appetizer with our Fiesta Baked Cheese Dip. This baked cheese dip features chopped green chiles and a blend of shredded cheeses.

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32 servings

Original recipe yields 32 servings

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained

1-1/4 cups sour cream, divided

1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers

2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro sprigs

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Reserve 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Add remaining shredded cheese to cream cheese along with the chiles, 1/2 cup sour cream and ground red pepper; mix well.

Spread cream cheese mixture onto bottom of 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 20 min. or until dip is heated through and lightly browned around edge. Top with remaining sour cream, reserved shredded cheese, chopped bell peppers and cilantro before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Serving Suggestion

Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, tortilla chips and/or your favorite crackers.

Tip 2

Substitute

Prepare in 10-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

Tip 3

Variation

Substitute chopped green peppers, chopped tomatoes or sliced black olives for the red bell peppers, and/or sliced green onions for the cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g

12%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg

10%

Sodium 150mg

Total Carbohydrates 1g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars less than 1g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.